Controversial Dam Construction Likely to Restart in Lake Urmia Basin: MP

Construction of Nazlou Chay and Barandouz Chay dams in Urmia, West Azarbaijan Province, which was halted to stop the drying up of Lake Urmia, will restart soon reportedly after a direct order from Energy Minster Reza Ardakanian, a lawmaker from the region said.
“Completion of the projects is crucial for farming in the region,” ISNA quoted Salman Zaker as saying.
Started in 2004, both projects were suspended in 2014 by the Energy Ministry and the Department of Environment as a restorative measure to help save the dying Lake Urmia, he said. 
“Now that the lake has come back and water levels are stable, completion of Nazlou Chay and Barandouz Chay dams should be on the agenda.”